This research formulates and tests an AI-integrated e-book to increase English for Specific Purposes (ESP) learning by health science students in order to enhance speaking performance. Conventional ESP materials in health sciences are typically static and non-interactive, limiting opportunities for real-time communicative practice. Using a…

There is good evidence that high-quality instruction targeting reading-related skills in the classroom leads to gains in reading. However, considerably less is known about the possible efficacy of "remote" instruction. This study evaluated the efficacy of an interactive evidence-based language-rich literacy programme. 184 children were…

This research paper investigates the effects of integrating multiliteracies in a Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) programme on language development and content understanding among preschoolers in an urban city of Greece. The case study focuses on early literacy skills, spoken discourse and vocabulary. The research questions, which…

This study examined the impact of the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education's (IMSE) Orton-Gillingham Plus (OG+) program on early literacy outcomes in a Title I school district in Michigan during the 2022-2023 school year. Learning Experience Design (LXD) Research employed a quasi-experimental study design with 397 kindergarten and first-grade…

Many adolescent readers experience difficulties comprehending informational text, which may result from underlying difficulties with foundational skills (e.g., word recognition and fluency), knowledge demands (e.g., background, text structure, and vocabulary), and/or reading motivation. Supplemental interventions for adolescents targeting only…

Objectives: The study aims to investigate the efficacy of the Poe ChatGPT-based TPACK model on EFL teachers' performance and their students' vocabulary learning. Methods: I designed four instruments to gather the research data: a survey of EFL teaching skills, a teaching knowledge test, an observation checklist for assessing teacher performance,…

This systematic review synthesized the literature on vocabulary interventions designed for the students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A total of 31 articles (20 single case research design studies and 11 group design studies) met the inclusion criteria. The reviewed studies included 440 participants with ASD ages 3 to 14. In general,…

This paper details a literature review of mathematics vocabulary intervention studies for students with mathematics difficulty. The primary aim was to identify instructional practices that support mathematics vocabulary development. We conducted a database search to identify mathematics intervention studies either focused exclusively on vocabulary…

Grounded in Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, this study examines the effectiveness of integrating ChatGPT into classroom instruction to enhance vocabulary learning. It evaluates ChatGPT's impact on vocabulary knowledge and retention compared to traditional teacher-led instruction. Using a quasi-experimental pre- and posttest control group design…

Objective: The medical terminology escape room game (MTEG) is a chatbot designed for gamified education that aims to transform memorizing complex medical terminology into an enjoyable experience for medical students. By combining elements of ARCS (Attention, Relevance, Confidence and Satisfaction) theory with escape room adventures, the MTEG aims…

Acquiring and retaining vocabulary is a cornerstone of mastering a new language, and digital tools are playing an increasingly significant role in this process. This study investigated the role of Quizlet, a digital flashcard application, as a self-regulated learning (SRL) tool in enhancing vocabulary acquisition among upper-intermediate English…

This study aimed at investigating the impacts of a Task-Based Extensive Reading (TBER) program on the reading abilities of Thai high school students at a demonstration school in Thailand. Nine Mattayomsuksa 6 students from a Math-English program, selected through purposive sampling, participated in this TBER program. In this program, each student…

This study evaluated the feasibility of the Knowledge, Language, and Inquiry (K.L.I.) intervention, designed to support Grades 3-5 multilingual students classified as English learners (ML-ELs) in building content knowledge, language skills, and reading comprehension through inquiry-based small-group instruction. Feasibility was examined across…

In this study, we examine preschool storybook apps to identify the types of characters represented in these stories and how they relate to design quality and opportunities for children to build their vocabularies -- a significant predictor of later success in learning to read. Specifically, we sought to understand (a) how storybook apps portray…

Virtual reality (VR) presents an innovative and powerful approach to foreign language teaching, offering immersive and interactive environments that support vocabulary acquisition in engaging and meaningful ways. This study investigates the potential of VR using the self-developed application GermanVR, specifically designed to enhance vocabulary…